Thomas A. Fife

Mr. Thomas A. "Tom" Fife age 61, passed away Nov. 21, 2008 at his home in Lakeland from ALS "Lou Gehrigs Disease". A native of Willard, OH, he moved to the area in 1979. Tom was a Production Supervisor in the Package Machinery industry and also a member of the Air National Guard in Mansfield, OH for 11 years. He was preceded in death by his father Myrl Fife and brother Jim Fife. Tom is survived by his loving wife of 40 years Margaret "Peggy" Fife of Lakeland; Daughter Karen Kissel of Lakeland; Two sons MAJ Mike Fife and wife Jessica, currently stationed at Maxwell Airforce Base, Montgomery, AL and Chris Fife and wife Donna of Lakeland; Seven grandchildren Kristopher, Lexi, Nevia, Chelsea, Tori, Tyler and Oscar; Mother Jean Fife of OH; Two sisters Marge Wilcox of OH and Kathy Allen of WY. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday Dec. 6, 2008 from 2-6pm at 6768 Highgrove Drive Lakeland, FL 33813. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Good Shepherd Hospice 105 Arneson Ave. Auburndale, FL 33823 or the A.L.S. Association 9887 4th Street North Suite 201 Saint Petersburg, FL 33702. Condolences may be sent to the family at whiddenmcleanfuneralhome.com